216 Bristol Airport - Cardiff
Operated by National Express. First bus 02:30, last bus 00:10. 20 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:00–07:00. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 216? 11 other bus routes are numbered 216 elsewhere in the UK — see every 216 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 00:10 | 04:10 | 06:00 | 08:15 | 10:45 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:30 | 20:05 | 22:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Transport Interchange (Bay 7) | 00:10 | 04:10 | 06:00 | 08:15 | 10:45 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:30 | 20:05 | 22:20 |
| Bus Station (Bay 3) | · | 04:35 | 06:25 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) | 01:00 | 05:10 | 07:05 | 09:20 | 11:40 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 18:35 | 20:55 | 23:12 |
| University RE (o/s) | 01:28 | 05:35 | 07:30 | 09:45 | 12:10 | 14:25 | 16:30 | 19:00 | 21:15 | 23:34 |
| Sophia Gardens (nr) | 01:35 | 05:45 | 07:40 | 09:55 | 12:20 | 14:35 | 16:40 | 19:15 | 21:25 | 23:40 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Cardiff: 10 journeys, first 00:10 towards Bristol Airport: 9 journeys, first 02:30
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Cardiff: 9 journeys, first 04:10 towards Bristol Airport: 10 journeys, first 02:30
- Sunday, 27 December 2026 towards Cardiff: 10 journeys, first 00:10 towards Bristol Airport: 10 journeys, first 02:30
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Cardiff: 10 journeys, first 00:10 towards Bristol Airport: 10 journeys, first 02:30
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Cardiff: 10 journeys, first 00:10 towards Bristol Airport: 10 journeys, first 02:30
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Cardiff: 10 journeys, first 00:10 towards Bristol Airport: 10 journeys, first 02:30
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Cardiff: 10 journeys, first 00:10 towards Bristol Airport: 10 journeys, first 02:30
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with National Express before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 216
216 towards Cardiff
All 5 stops
- Public Transport Interchange (Bay 7) Bristol Airport
- Bus Station (Bay 3) Bristol
- Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) Newport
- University RE (o/s) Cathays Park
- Sophia Gardens (nr) Pontcanna
216 towards Bristol Airport
All 5 stops
- Sophia Gardens (nr) Pontcanna
- Park Place (nr) Cardiff
- Kingsway K14 (Stand K14) Newport
- Bus Station (Bay 3) Bristol
- Public Transport Interchange (Bay 7) Bristol Airport
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 216 coach?
The first 216 departure on weekdays leaves at 02:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 216 coach?
The last 216 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 00:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 216 coach cost?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.
Who runs the 216 coach?
The 216 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.